In just a day, Dragon Age fans will finally get their hands on the newest game in the series, Dragon Age: The Veilguard. It’s been ten years since the last game, Dragon Age: Inquisition, was released, and fans have been eagerly waiting for this next installment. The Veilguard has already received positive early reviews, and Electronic Arts (EA) CEO Andrew Wilson shared his excitement and confidence about the game’s potential with investors.
EA CEO believes Veilguard has big potential
During a recent talk with investors, EA’s CEO Andrew Wilson expressed how thrilled the company is to release Dragon Age: The Veilguard. He mentioned that, even though a lot of EA’s business now focuses on “live service” games (games that are updated and played online over time), The Veilguard represents a unique opportunity. According to Wilson, The Veilguard is about delivering a powerful story, deep characters, and a rich world, which is what Dragon Age is famous for. He believes this style of game could lead to “breakout” success, much like how successful movies or popular TV shows capture their audience.
Why EA has high hopes for Veilguard
Wilson also pointed out that Dragon Age: Inquisition, which won “Game of the Year” in 2014, was a huge success, selling 12 million copies. This high performance gave EA and BioWare, the game’s studio, confidence that The Veilguard could do just as well or even better. Wilson also mentioned that there aren’t many new games in this style coming out right now, which may help The Veilguard stand out to fans of fantasy role-playing games.
What makes Veilguard different?
Many fans are excited that Dragon Age: The Veilguard has returned to its roots by focusing on mission-based gameplay rather than an open-world or live service style. The game is designed to give players a focused story with interesting missions rather than an open world where players wander aimlessly. Early reviews from critics have praised its strong story, character development, and a combat system that mixes action and strategy, allowing players to plan their moves carefully or jump right into battles.
Players can also expect a long adventure, with about 80 hours of gameplay. That means there’s plenty to do, with many items to find, secrets to uncover, and new places to explore throughout the game.
Could there be extra content in the future?
BioWare hasn’t announced any additional downloadable content (DLC) yet, but fans are hopeful. In Dragon Age: Inquisition, the Trespasser DLC was especially popular, adding exciting new stories to the game. If The Veilguard performs well, there’s a chance that BioWare might develop extra content in the future, though nothing is confirmed.
As of now, Dragon Age: The Veilguard has already received good early reviews, and EA is feeling positive about the pre-orders they’ve received. Fans of the Dragon Age series are likely counting down the hours until they can dive back into BioWare’s detailed fantasy world, and both Electronic Arts (EA) and BioWare seem confident that The Veilguard will capture players’ hearts all over again.
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